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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.89, 14,281.39 and 3,984.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.89, 14,281.39 and 3,984.99 is: 5,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.89 : 14,281.39 = 3,984.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.89/14,281.39 = 3,984.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.89x = 14,281.39 × 3,984.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.89x = 56,911,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,911,196.34/9,533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.36

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